Meet Pat & Luna & Loki and granddaughter, Lyvi

 

I’m very excited to welcome you to the world of dog training.

 

My name is Pat Betar. I grew up in Panguitch, Utah, and moved to Richfield in December 1993 with my husband and our three young children to start our family business, Classic Motors. Today, our two oldest children work with us:

 

Kent works in sales and is a devoted dad to our 12‑year‑old grandson, Foster.

 

Alex is our parts manager and father to Alyvia, who is 8.

 

Our daughter Cassandra works as an RN/Scrub Tech at the University of Utah.

 

Over the years, we’ve had several wonderful dogs as family pets, but obedience was always a challenge. Last year, I learned that my Alaskan Malamute had bone cancer. I knew that when the time came to say goodbye, I would eventually want a new puppy — but first, I needed to address some behavior issues with my two remaining dogs.

 

My groomer recommended Roxann, and after talking with her, I decided to enroll my 8‑year‑old Husky, Luna, in the foundation course. After seeing such positive changes, I brought my 6‑year‑old Pomsky, Loki, through the program as well. The transformation in both dogs — even at their ages — has been incredible. I’m still learning how to be a better dog owner, and I’m also helping my granddaughter learn how to interact confidently and safely with the dogs.

 

Right now, I’m working through the retrieve course with Loki and beginning e‑collar training with both Luna and Loki.

 

One of the things I’ve enjoyed most is the sense of community. Everyone genuinely wants both the dogs and the owners to succeed. I haven’t added a new puppy to my pack yet, but when I do, I’ll be starting with the puppy course and continuing from there.

 

I’ll be cheering you on and look forward to seeing you in class.